Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Floods
- Landslides
- Volcanoes
Past Events
Hurricane Emily (2005): Moderate damage
Hurricane Ivan (2004): Largescale damage;
39 killed
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
- Soil erosion
- Beach and coastline erosion
- Waste management
- Water supply
- Water pollution
- Sedimentation of coastal and river waters
- Deforestation
- Biodiversity loss
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Profile
On the edge of the Caribbean hurricane belt, Grenada
is vulnerable to Hurricanes from July-November.
Grenada is also vulnerable to many other natural
hazards. Kick-'em-Jenny, a submarine volcano located
10 km north of the island of Grenada, is the southern-most
active volcano in the Lesser Antilles. The last major
eruption occurred in 1990.
| Coordinates |
12 07 N, 61 40 W |
| Area |
344 km2 |
| Terrain |
Mountains of volcanic origin |
| Population |
89,502 |
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Government Strategies
National
Disaster Plan (external Government link)
Grenada has a comprehensive disaster strategy
available on the website of the National
Emergency Relief Organization, including a National
Disaster Plan, Shelter Management Plan, National Pollution
Contingency Plan, Volcanic Activity Response Plan, and Emergency
Operations Procedures.
Country Contacts
Sylvan McIntyre
Acting National Disaster Coordinator
National Emergency Relief Organization
Fort Frederick, Mt. Wheldale
St. Georges
Grenada
Tel (473) 440-0938
Fax (473) 440-6674
E-mail nero@caribsurf.com
URL http://www.spiceisle.com/nero
Grenada Red Cross
Upper Lucas Street
P.O. Box 551
St. George's
Grenada
Tel (001473) 440-1483
Fax (001473) 440-1829
E-mail grercs@caribsurf.com
St. George's University School of Medecine
University Centre, PO Box 7
St. George's
Grenada
Tel (473) 444-4357
Fax (473) 444-4823
E-mail sgu-info@mssl.com
URL http://www.stgeorgesuniv.edu
Additional Resources
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